2011-2012

Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies

Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs

Issues

Legislative actions

113th Congress

The second session of the 113th Congress enacted into law 114 out of the 3,036 introduced bills (3.8 percent). Comparatively, the 112th Congress had 4.2 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[8] For more information pertaining to Wolf's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections.[9]

National security

NDAA

Wolf voted in support of HR 1960 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. The bill passed the House on June 14, 2013, with a vote of 315 - 108. Both parties were somewhat divided on the vote.[10]

DHS Appropriations

Wolf voted in support of HR 2217 - the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2014. The bill passed the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 245 - 182 and was largely along party lines.[10]

Keystone Pipeline Amendment

Wolf voted in opposition of House Amendment 69, which would have amended HR 3 to "require that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, conduct a study of the vulnerabilities of the Keystone XL pipeline to a terrorist attack and certify that necessary protections have been put in place." The amendment failed on May 22, 2013, with a vote of 176 - 239 and was largely along party lines.[10]

CISPA (2013)

Wolf voted in support of HR 624 - the CISPA (2013). The bill passed the House on April 18, 2013, with a vote of 288 - 127. The bill would allow federal intelligence agencies to share cybersecurity intelligence and information with private entities and utilities.[11] The bill was largely supported by Republicans, but divided the Democratic Party.[10]

Economy

Farm bill

On January 29, 2014, the U.S. House approved the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013, H.R. 2642, also known as the Farm Bill.[12] The bill passed by a vote of 251-166. The nearly 1,000-page bill reformed and continued various programs of the Department of Agriculture through 2018. The $1 trillion bill expanded crop insurance for farmers by $7 billion over the next decade and created new subsidies for rice and peanut growers that would kick in when prices drop.[13][14] However, cuts to the food stamp program cut an average of $90 per month for 1.7 million people in 15 states.[14] Wolf voted with 161 other Republicanrepresentatives in favor of the bill.

2014 Budget

On January 15, 2014, the Republican-run House approved H.R. 3547, a $1.1 trillion spending bill to fund the government through September 30, 2014.[15][16] The House voted 359-67 for the 1,582 page bill, with 64 Republicans and three Democrats voting against the bill.[16] The omnibus package included 12 annual spending bills to fund federal operations.[17] It included a 1 percent increase in the paychecks of federal workers and military personnel, a $1 billion increase in Head Start funding for early childhood education, reduced funding to the Internal Revenue Service and the Environmental Protection Agency and protected the Affordable Care Act from any drastic cuts. Wolf voted with the majority of the Republican party in favor of the bill.[15]

Government shutdown

On September 30, 2013, the House passed a final stopgap spending bill before the shutdown went into effect. The bill included a one-year delay of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate and would have also stripped the bill of federal subsidies for congressional members and staff. It passed through the House with a vote of 228-201.[18] At 1 a.m. on October 1, 2013, one hour after the shutdown officially began, the House voted to move forward with going to a conference. In short order, Sen. Harry Reid rejected the call to conference.[19] Wolf voted to approve the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate.[20]

The shutdown finally ended on October 16, 2013, when the House took a vote on HR 2775 after it was approved by the Senate. The bill to reopen the government lifted the $16.7 trillion debt limit and funds the government through January 15, 2014. Federal employees also received retroactive pay for the shutdown period. The only concession made by Senate Democrats was to require income verification for Obamacare subsidies.[21] The House passed the legislation shortly after the Senate, by a vote of 285-144, with all 144 votes against the legislation coming from Republican members. Wolf voted for HR 2775.[22]

Immigration

Morton Memos Prohibition

Wolf supported House Amendment 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order. The amendment was adopted by the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 224 - 201. The purpose of the amendment as stated on the official text is to "prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the Morton Memos." These memos would have granted administrative amnesty to certain illegal aliens residing in the United States.[23] The vote largely followed party lines.[24]

Healthcare

Repealing Obamacare

Wolf supported all attempts to repeal or delay the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.[25]

Social issues

Presidents' Day

In February 2014, Wolf re-introduced legislation that called for Presidents’ Day to be celebrated on February 22, George Washington's birthday.[26]

“I believe Congress has unwittingly contributed to this lack of historical understanding by relegating Washington’s Birthday to the third Monday in February to take advantage of a three-day weekend,” Wolf said.[26]

Abortion

Wolf supported HR 1797 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. The resolution passed the House on June 18, 2013, with a vote of 228 - 196. The purpose of the bill is to ban abortions that would take place 20 or more weeks after fertilization.[27]

Previous congressional sessions

Fiscal Cliff

Wolf voted against the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was 1 of 151 Republicans that voted against the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257 - 167 vote on January 1, 2013.[28]

Full history

To view the full congressional electoral history for Frank Wolf, click [show] to expand the section.

2010

On November 2, 2010, Frank Wolf won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Jeffery R. Barnett (D) and William B. Redpath (L) in the general election.[31]

U.S. House, Virginia District 10 General Election, 2010

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Republican

Frank Wolfincumbent

62.9%

131,116

Democratic

Jeffery R. Barnett

34.8%

72,604

Libertarian

William B. Redpath

2.2%

4,607

N/A

Write-in

0.1%

229

Total Votes

208,556

2008

On November 4, 2008, Frank Wolf won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Judy Feder (D) and Neeraj Nigam (I) in the general election.[32]

U.S. House, Virginia District 10 General Election, 2008

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Republican

Frank Wolfincumbent

58.8%

223,140

Democratic

Judy Feder

38.8%

147,357

Independent

Neeraj Nigam

2.2%

8,457

N/A

Write-in

0.1%

526

Total Votes

379,480

2006

On November 7, 2006, Frank Wolf won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Judy Feder (D), Wilbur N. Wood (I) and Neeraj Nigam (L) in the general election.[33]

U.S. House, Virginia District 10 General Election, 2006

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Republican

Frank Wolfincumbent

57.3%

138,213

Democratic

Judy Feder

41%

98,769

Independent

Wilbur Wood

0.9%

2,107

Libertarian

Neeraj Nigam

0.8%

1,851

N/A

Write-in

0.1%

194

Total Votes

241,134

2004

On November 2, 2004, Frank Wolf won re-election to the United States House. He defeated James Socas (D) in the general election.[34]

U.S. House, Virginia District 10 General Election, 2004

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Republican

Frank Wolfincumbent

63.8%

205,982

Democratic

James Socas

36.1%

116,654

N/A

Write-in

0.1%

375

Total Votes

323,011

2002

On November 5, 2002, Frank Wolf won re-election to the United States House. He defeated John B. Stevens, Jr. (D) in the general election.[35]

U.S. House, Virginia District 10 General Election, 2002

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Republican

Frank Wolfincumbent

71.7%

115,917

Democratic

John B. Stevens, Jr.

28.1%

45,464

N/A

Write-in

0.1%

234

Total Votes

161,615

2000

On November 7, 2000, Frank Wolf won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Brian Brown (I) and Marc Rossi (I) in the general election.[36]

U.S. House, Virginia District 10 General Election, 2000

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Republican

Frank Wolfincumbent

84.2%

238,817

Independent

Brian Brown

9.9%

28,107

Independent

Marc Rossi

5.7%

16,031

N/A

Write-in

0.2%

682

Total Votes

283,637

1998

On November 3, 1998, Frank Wolf won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Cornell Brooks (D) and Robert Buchanan (I) in the general election.[37]

U.S. House, Virginia District 10 General Election, 1998

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Republican

Frank Wolfincumbent

71.6%

103,648

Democratic

Cornell Brooks

25.2%

36,476

Independent

Robert Buchanan

3.1%

4,506

N/A

Write-in

0.1%

125

Total Votes

144,755

1996

On November 5, 1996, Frank Wolf won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Robert "Bob" Weinberg (D) and Gary Reams (I) in the general election.[38]

U.S. House, Virginia District 10 General Election, 1996

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Republican

Frank Wolfincumbent

72%

169,266

Democratic

Robert "Bob" Weinberg

25.2%

59,145

Independent

Gary Reams

2.8%

6,500

N/A

Write-in

0%

102

Total Votes

235,013

1994

On November 8, 1994, Frank Wolf won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Alan Ogden (I) and Robert "Bob" Rilee (I) in the general election.[39]

U.S. House, Virginia District 10 General Election, 1994

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Republican

Frank Wolfincumbent

87.3%

153,311

Independent

Alan Ogden

7.8%

13,687

Independent

Robert "Bob" Rilee

4.7%

8,267

N/A

Write-in

0.2%

266

Total Votes

175,531

1992

On November 3, 1992, Frank Wolf won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Raymond "Ray" Vickery, Jr. (D) and Alan Ogden (I) in the general election.[40]

U.S. House, Virginia District 10 General Election, 1992

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Republican

Frank Wolfincumbent

63.6%

144,471

Democratic

Raymond "Ray" Vickery, Jr.

33.4%

75,775

Independent

Alan Ogden

3%

6,874

N/A

Write-in

0%

71

Total Votes

227,191

1990

On November 6, 1990, Frank Wolf won re-election to the United States House. He defeated N. MacKenzie Center III (D), Barbara Minnich (I) and Lyndon LaRouche, Jr. (I) in the general election.[41]

U.S. House, Virginia District 10 General Election, 1990

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Republican

Frank Wolfincumbent

61.5%

103,761

Democratic

N. MacKenzie Center III

33.9%

57,249

Independent

Barbara Minnich

3.1%

5,273

Independent

Lyndon LaRouche, Jr.

1.4%

2,293

N/A

Write-in

0.1%

249

Total Votes

168,825

1988

On November 8, 1988, Frank Wolf won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Robert Weinberg (D) in the general election.[42]

U.S. House, Virginia District 10 General Election, 1988

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Republican

Frank Wolfincumbent

68.1%

188,550

Democratic

Robert Weinberg

31.9%

88,284

N/A

Write-in

0%

74

Total Votes

276,908

1986

On November 4, 1986, Frank Wolf won re-election to the United States House. He defeated John Milliken (D) in the general election.[43]

U.S. House, Virginia District 10 General Election, 1986

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Republican

Frank Wolfincumbent

60.2%

95,724

Democratic

John Milliken

39.8%

63,292

N/A

Write-in

0%

7

Total Votes

159,023

1984

On November 6, 1984, Frank Wolf won re-election to the United States House. He defeated John Flannery II (D) in the general election.[44]

U.S. House, Virginia District 10 General Election, 1984

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Republican

Frank Wolfincumbent

62.5%

158,528

Democratic

John Flannery II

37.5%

95,074

N/A

Write-in

0%

23

Total Votes

253,625

1982

On November 2, 1982, Frank Wolf won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Ira Lechner (D) and Scott Bowden (I) in the general election.[45]

U.S. House, Virginia District 10 General Election, 1982

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Republican

Frank Wolfincumbent

52.7%

86,506

Democratic

Ira Lechner

45.9%

75,361

Independent

Scott Bowden

1.3%

2,162

N/A

Write-in

0%

6

Total Votes

164,035

1980

On November 4, 1980, Frank Wolf won election to the United States House. He defeated James Fisher (D) in the general election.[46]

U.S. House, Virginia District 10 General Election, 1980

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Republican

Frank Wolf

51.1%

110,840

Democratic

James Fisher

48.9%

105,883

N/A

Write-in

0%

21

Total Votes

216,744

1978

On November 7, 1978, Joseph Fisher won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Frank Wolf (R) in the general election.[47]

U.S. House, Virginia District 10, 1978

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Democratic

Joseph Fisherincumbent

53.3%

70,892

Republican

Frank Wolf

46.6%

61,981

N/A

Write-in

0%

9

Total Votes

132,882

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Wolf is available dating back to 2000. Based on available campaign finance records, Wolf raised a total of $8,929,608 during that time period. This information was last updated on April 4, 2013.[48]

Lifetime voting record

According to the website GovTrack, Wolf missed 203 of 18,905 roll call votes from January 2011 to April 2013. This amounts to 1.1%, which is better than the median of 2.2% among current congressional representatives as of April 2013.[59]

Congressional staff salaries

The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Wolf paid his congressional staff a total of $888,936 in 2011. Overall, Virginia ranks 29th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[60]

Net worth

2012

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, Wolf's net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $449,457 to $533,451. That averages to $491,454, which is lower than the average net worth of Republican House members in 2012 of $7,614,097.96. Wolf ranked as the 268th most wealthy representative in 2012.[61]

Frank Wolf Yearly Net Worth

Year

Avg. Net Worth

% Difference from previous year

2012

$491,454

7.02%

2011

$459,219

-2.86%

2010

$472,726

N/A

National Journal vote ratings

2012

Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted in the previous year. Wolf was 1 of 2 members who ranked 197th in the conservative rankings in 2012.[62]